Program Purpose

The Global Learning Term curriculum aims to:

Assist students in becoming autonomous learners through a self-directed process of organizing, researching, executing, and evaluating their own study and service curriculum in primary relationship with host nationals, and with the support and direction of an on-campus program advisor.

Assist students in developing intercultural, cognitive, and interpersonal sensitivities and skills through family homestays, community internships, and structured culture learning projects.

Assist students in acquiring functional proficiency in a second language through intensive language study and programmed interactions with host nationals.

Assist students in cultivating a broadened vision of and compassion for the world, integral to their discipleship to Jesus.

“Global Learning Term is incredibly personal and transformative; it is something that you face alone, drawing strength from deep within. Success ultimately comes once you break down those barriers deep within yourself that hold you back. But how can such a thing be described to a mildly curious onlooker?”